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BF02 EXN

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,797 mi
Last recorded120,797 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EXN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 120,797 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 120,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2016 112,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 97,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,762 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,042 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 80,180 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,376 miles

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2008 66,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 May 2008 66,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2007 59,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,509 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BF02 EXN is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF02 EXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF02 EXN is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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